510 connector replacement

[blubeard]

I have been having a terrible time with 510 connectors.
I have managed to have failures on the Kbox and my brand new hana modz V4s. The insulators have failed in both.
No rather than do some temporary repair I would like to improve the 2 mods by replacing the 510 connectors with connectors of higher quality.

Is there a tutorial or someone that can walk me through this process?

Thanks

 

[Robino1]

Moved to E-cigarette Technical Issues for better exposure...hopefully!

 

[blubeard]

Bump

 

[classwife]

and...I have moved this to the Modding Forum to get help

 

[gandymarsh]

I've never taken one apart but I found this Broken KBox - Flashing - Insulator - Fix At least it shows what's inside and a possible fix. Hard to tell from the photos how much room is in there.

 

[BlueridgeDog]

Google

I would get a varitube 510 and take it from there...a few of those videos may help, but it is different for each mod. Some drilling and optional taping.

Do you have a vape shop that can tackle it?

 

[blubeard]

So I purchased some Fatdaddyvapes v3 short 510 connectors.
After some reconstructive investigation I found that the kbox 510 connector is pressed in and it popped right out with a drift and a tack hammer. It should be easy to drill and tap.

The Hana Modz v4 connector is threaded but it has m10x1.25 the Fatdaddy 510 threads are m10x1.00. I am not sure how to tackle this one yet. I don't know if I can drill it and re-thread it or if I have to use an insert like a helicoil or sert.

 

[BlueridgeDog]

Or drill and use the nut if you have room.

 

[blubeard]

No room, the v4 short was too long, the v3 short thread does not protrude into the mod box.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

In the future use one of those cooling fin adapters. Saves your threads and protects the built in 510 from heat too.

 

[blubeard]

It's not the treads I am having problems with, it is the insulators and cheap 510 connectors the put in these mods.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

It's not the treads I am having problems with, it is the insulators and cheap 510 connectors the put in these mods.

Are you talking mods or atomizers?
If mods then high temperature may be causing insulator issues and the cooling fin thingy will help with that and on the atty as well.
What wattage are you running?

 

[blubeard]

The hana modz was appears to have failed because the wire was not soldered well.
The kbox failed because the insulator is rubber and the connector is just a cheap piece of crap.
I vape at 13-25 watts so heat is really not an issue.

 

[blubeard]

I fixed one of my kboxes. It is running like a champ and the Fatdaddyvapes v3 short fits perfectly. I know the kbox is not the greatest mod out there but I like its simplicity. Now with the new connector it seems it will have added reliability.

 

[gandymarsh]

Looks great. Now I know it can be done. It seems like a common problem with these mods. I have 2 KBoxes that I haven't really used yet. They are part of my insurance against pending FDA regulations.

 

[edyle]

flimsy centerpin insulator, and fixed centerpin.
the problem is still prevalent among regulated mods;
not common with mech mods